many medical device moulders, particularly SMEs with limited in-house resources, are still getting to grips with the impact of the EU Medical Device Regulations (MDR). Designed to make products more easily traceable by patients and the care supply chain, many perceive the labelling upgrade…
The term smart labelling is used as an umbrella term for any labelling or coding that uses technology to add functionality and data beyond a traditional simple barcode, for example, data embedded barcodes, RFID, and QR codes. A smart label offers a vastly increased capacity for data, for example, a…
A new technology from Romaco enabling the implementation of anti-counterfeiting devices for cartons will be on show at this year’s Pharmapack. The Promatic PTT track & trace machine can be flexibly configured and integrated into new or existing pharmaceutical secondary packaging lines.
Pryor, a world leader in marking, identification and traceability solutions, will be exhibiting at this year’s Factories of the Future Expo. The Sheffield-based specialist is set to showcase its advanced traceability software and a selection of its laser marking technology. Pryor’s team…
Rob Prosser, global product manager for Industrial ID Materials at Brady discusses how identifying and tracking products can help improve processes, control the supply chain, minimise defect risk, navigate regulatory challenges and improve customer service … According to ISO 8402, traceability is…
In response to new challenges in the grocery sector, SPAR Austria has taken delivery of a new pallet picking system, developed by KNAPP, at its headquarters in Maria Saal. The semi-automatic Pick-it-Easy Move system, which is used for order picking of the entire range of fast-moving goods, began…
Octapharma, one of the largest independent manufacturers of human protein products worldwide, has added the PAS-X Track & Trace Serialisation Aggregation solution to Werum's PAS-X at their production site in Vienna. Octapharma has been committed to patient care and medical developments for over…
When making an investment, it's important to go for the latest state-of-the-art technology. This was the primary reason Polish label printer Etiko decided to invest in Esko Full HD Flexo for Labels, as well as the CDI plate imaging technology. Etiko specialises in self-adhesive labels on rolls and…
SATO, a global manufacturer of barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions, is providing its CL4NX and CT4i printer series to GS1, Germany’s new knowledge centre in Cologne. The centre, which opened on 1 July 2014, features live demonstrations of equipment, enabling visitors to learn…
Breakfast cereal and snack company Kellogg’s has implemented Honeywell RF barcode scanners as part of its highly automated supply chain. Supplied and supported by Peak-Ryzex, Kellogg’s uses the scanners throughout its UK distribution centres and warehouses, with locations around North…
